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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation P
Medical and Surgical, Ear, Nose, Sinus, Removal

The Removal root operation is identified by the character code P in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking out or off a device from a body part. If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL.

Includes:

  • Drainage tube removal, cardiac pacemaker removal
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  9 = Ear, Nose, Sinus

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Removal

Taking out or off a device from a body part

  • 09PJ - Ear, Left

  • 09PH - Ear, Right

  • 09PE - Inner Ear, Left

    Includes:
    • Bony labyrinth
    • Bony vestibule
    • Cochlea
    • Round window
    • Semicircular canal

  • 09PD - Inner Ear, Right

    Includes:
    • Bony labyrinth
    • Bony vestibule
    • Cochlea
    • Round window
    • Semicircular canal

  • 09PK - Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue

    Includes:
    • Columella
    • External naris
    • Greater alar cartilage
    • Internal naris
    • Lateral nasal cartilage
    • Lesser alar cartilage
    • Nasal cavity
    • Nostril

  • 09PY - Sinus

  • 09P8 - Tympanic Membrane, Left

    Includes:
    • Pars flaccida

  • 09P7 - Tympanic Membrane, Right

    Includes:
    • Pars flaccida